“And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.” Acts 5:41.
12. After receiving “many stripes,” with their feet made fast in the stocks, what did Paul and Silas do while in prison?
“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.” Acts 16:25.
13. What assurance is given that the child of God may bravely endure every trial and hardship of life?
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” Rom. 8:28.
14. How constant should our rejoicing be?
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” Phil. 4:4.
Note.—“Good cheer is the hall-mark of a brave and healthy soul. To give way to gloomy thoughts, otherwise the ‘blues,’ is a sign of weakness. This isn't asserting that no one but weaklings is attacked by the blues; but it is one thing to be attacked and another to rout the disturber. And that is what the brave soul does. There may be a very real and tangible reason why the heart faints and halts, for life is serious, and the world full of unexpected trials; but to sit and brood over a trouble only makes it look larger and larger until it finally obscures the horizon line, and darkness descends upon the soul. Wherefore, the thing to do is to cast aside all thoughts of worry for a moment,—just say to yourself, It is only for a moment,—and when you return to it again you will be surprised to find it has lessened in size and importance.”—The New World.
When things don't go to suit you,